Plant Quality Engineer

Function: Quality (Plant Quality)
Contract: Full time- Permanent
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role
Join the Plant Quality team as the Plant Quality Engineer where you'll be responsible for controlling both project and current series models ensuring Quality targets are met, and play a pivotal role in driving Built in Customer Quality (BICQ) ensuring we are supporting the Bentley Beyond100+ aims and targets. Reporting into the Customer Quality Manager, your main responsibilities include;

• Supporting the process of CP8 of all project cars from VFF to OS
• Coordinating with internal departments and stakeholders to guarantee the delivery of First of Type Acceptance Audits
• Coordinating and managing all compliance type audits covering all current and future  models
• Supporting the Technical manager and the PQ Customer Quality Manager with the reporting, escalating and controlling of concerns
• Driving innovation through process and technology improvements
• Providing transparency to the Plant Quality Technical leader and other stakeholders through robust control and reporting

About the Team
At Bentley, the Plant Quality team drives a culture of built-in quality within the organisation. We are proud of our credibility and accountability to identify potential customer concerns and address robust countermeasures while embedding a Built in Customer Quality focus into our Dream Factory.

Our department has a great history of developing colleagues and supporting them in expanding their skills, which our team will continue to support. We lead the Quality Mindset initiative, championing a culture of excellence across the business.

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, we are at the forefront of innovation, embracing the latest trends such as future inspection technologies, using data-driven insights and AI to transform manufacturing and quality standards.

About you – Skills and Experience

• Ability to communicate at various levels across the company in different forums, including presentation creation and delivery and generation of reports up to board level
• Experience in the application of Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrable understanding of development audit systems
• Good cross functional communication skills
• Ability to provide technical support to the production teams and wider PQ function
• Good working knowledge / experience of processes and business legislation (inc. Health & Safety).

• Knowledge of automotive and reporting systems such as: Flags, Boom, Business objectives FIS and Tableau system would be advantageous

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 6 June 2025